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The Minimum Wage Battle Is Here to Stay

The fight will continue to drag on, state by state and city by city, over the next few years.

				
Looking to Buy a Franchise? Here's How to StartIf the cookie-cutter franchise model appeals to you, then take these first five steps.

				Colleen DeBaise
			
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Back to Civilian Life, Veterans Try FranchisesLast Veteran's Day, the franchise industry announced a new program for returning soldiers. We catch up on its progress.

				Dinah Wisenberg Brin
			
Franchise Industry to Grow in 2012 -- ReportThe coming year will see modest growth for the franchise sector, according to the International Franchise Association's annual forecast for 2012.

				Catherine Clifford
			
Facebook Friends FranchisesThe social-networking giant joins the International Franchise Association, with plans to appear at the trade group's annual meeting.

				Dinah Wisenberg Brin